NICET Highway Construction Inspector Level III
Practice Exam 1 Latest Update 2025-2026 60
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A contract requires that a 16,000-ton aggregate stockpile be constructed. Upon testing,
it was found that the last day's production of crushed aggregate was partially
nonconforming for gradation. What can the contractor propose as a remedy?
a) Approve the material based on prior positive test results.
b) Ask for a reduction in gradation requirements.
c) Eliminate the last day's work from the pile and pay.
d) Thoroughly mix the last day's production and retest. - CORRECT ANSWER: d)
Thoroughly mix the last day's production and retest.
A contractor is permitted open yard storage on the project site to store lumber,
flammable liquids, and other items. OSHA requires which three safety conditions
regarding the storage of these items? (Choose three).
a) Combustible materials must be piled, with due regard to stability, not higher than 20
feet.
b) Driveways between combustible storage must be at least 15-feet wide and kept free
of debris.
c) Fire extinguishers shall be available within the area.
d) Materials may be stored however the contractor see fit. - CORRECT ANSWER: a)
Combustible materials must be piled, with due regard to stability, not higher than 20
feet.
b) Driveways between combustible storage must be at least 15-feet wide and kept free
of debris.
,c) Fire extinguishers shall be available within the area.
A failed sloped is regraded to help stabilize the slope. What is the main purpose of the
regrading?
a) add fill at the top of the slope
b) reduce concentrated flow
c) remove soil at the top of the slope
d) remove vegetation - CORRECT ANSWER: b) reduce concentrated flow
According to FP-14, during preassembly for field conditions, how shall girders and
beams be assembled?
a) in cambered condition
b) in dead load position
c) in live load position
d) per the erection plan - CORRECT ANSWER: a) in cambered condition
According to FP-14, if testing is not being performed, what is the minimum waiting
period for tensioning after the last concrete has be placed?
a) 7 days
b) 10 days
c) 14 days
d) 28 days - CORRECT ANSWER: b) 10 days
According to FP-14, when removing existing concrete structure in the roadbed, how
many inches below the subgrade elevation should the existing structure be removed to?
, a) 12 inches
b) 24 inches
c) 30 inches
d) 36 inches - CORRECT ANSWER: d) 36 inches
After flushing but before connecting a new main to the existing system, what test does
an inspector need to verify before placing the main into service?
a) bacteriological testing
b) cover testing
c) deflection testing
d) pressure testing - CORRECT ANSWER: d) pressure testing
After installation of wiring for each electrical system and before making corrections,
which of the following test must be performed on each circuit using suitable equipment?
a) amperage, ground, and polarity
b) continuity, ground, and insulation resistance to ground
c) fault, ground, and amperage
d) wire, polarity, and continuity - CORRECT ANSWER: b) continuity, ground, and
insulation resistance to ground
Driven falsework piles shall be removed if they are less than how many inches below
subgrade with a roadbed?
a) 11 inches
b) 15 inches
Practice Exam 1 Latest Update 2025-2026 60
Questions and 100% Verified Correct Answers
Guaranteed A+
A contract requires that a 16,000-ton aggregate stockpile be constructed. Upon testing,
it was found that the last day's production of crushed aggregate was partially
nonconforming for gradation. What can the contractor propose as a remedy?
a) Approve the material based on prior positive test results.
b) Ask for a reduction in gradation requirements.
c) Eliminate the last day's work from the pile and pay.
d) Thoroughly mix the last day's production and retest. - CORRECT ANSWER: d)
Thoroughly mix the last day's production and retest.
A contractor is permitted open yard storage on the project site to store lumber,
flammable liquids, and other items. OSHA requires which three safety conditions
regarding the storage of these items? (Choose three).
a) Combustible materials must be piled, with due regard to stability, not higher than 20
feet.
b) Driveways between combustible storage must be at least 15-feet wide and kept free
of debris.
c) Fire extinguishers shall be available within the area.
d) Materials may be stored however the contractor see fit. - CORRECT ANSWER: a)
Combustible materials must be piled, with due regard to stability, not higher than 20
feet.
b) Driveways between combustible storage must be at least 15-feet wide and kept free
of debris.
,c) Fire extinguishers shall be available within the area.
A failed sloped is regraded to help stabilize the slope. What is the main purpose of the
regrading?
a) add fill at the top of the slope
b) reduce concentrated flow
c) remove soil at the top of the slope
d) remove vegetation - CORRECT ANSWER: b) reduce concentrated flow
According to FP-14, during preassembly for field conditions, how shall girders and
beams be assembled?
a) in cambered condition
b) in dead load position
c) in live load position
d) per the erection plan - CORRECT ANSWER: a) in cambered condition
According to FP-14, if testing is not being performed, what is the minimum waiting
period for tensioning after the last concrete has be placed?
a) 7 days
b) 10 days
c) 14 days
d) 28 days - CORRECT ANSWER: b) 10 days
According to FP-14, when removing existing concrete structure in the roadbed, how
many inches below the subgrade elevation should the existing structure be removed to?
, a) 12 inches
b) 24 inches
c) 30 inches
d) 36 inches - CORRECT ANSWER: d) 36 inches
After flushing but before connecting a new main to the existing system, what test does
an inspector need to verify before placing the main into service?
a) bacteriological testing
b) cover testing
c) deflection testing
d) pressure testing - CORRECT ANSWER: d) pressure testing
After installation of wiring for each electrical system and before making corrections,
which of the following test must be performed on each circuit using suitable equipment?
a) amperage, ground, and polarity
b) continuity, ground, and insulation resistance to ground
c) fault, ground, and amperage
d) wire, polarity, and continuity - CORRECT ANSWER: b) continuity, ground, and
insulation resistance to ground
Driven falsework piles shall be removed if they are less than how many inches below
subgrade with a roadbed?
a) 11 inches
b) 15 inches
